He married Elizabeth Jenney in 1683. Elizabeth was born on December 5, 1660 in Plymouth. Her parents were Samuel Jenney and Anne Lettice.
George and Elizabeth's children included:
Elizabeth Bonham Nye (1684, married Ichabod Nye),
Samuel Bonham (1686, died young),
Ruth Bonham Nye (1688, married Jabez Nye),
Ann Bonham 1690),
Sarah Bonham (1693)
Lydia Bonham (1696),
Ebenezer Bonham (1699) and
Susanna Bonham (1700).
George died on April 27, 1748 in Plympton and Elizabeth died February 28, 1754 in North Carver, Plymouth. They were buried at Lakenham Cemetery.
Tombstones of George Bonham and Elizabeth Jenny
Mister ( Mr.) was derived from master and Mrs. and Miss were derived from mistress. They indicated people of superior social status in colonial America.
Old Style Calendar
Before 1752 the year began on Lady Day, March 25th,. Dates between January 1st and March 24th were at the end of the year. Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) are used to indicate whether the year has been adjusted. Often both dates are used.
In 1688, during theGlorious Revolution, the Protestant king and queen,William and Mary, took the English throne from Catholic King James II. The bloodless revolution profoundly impacted the American colonies.
